The importance of nutrition.
We all know that nutrition plays a fundamental role in the prevention of many diseases and carefully choosing the foods to bring to the table is a gesture of love towards ourselves and those around us.
In this post we will see what are the “good foods” that are good for your eyesight…naturally in addition to the famous carrots!
Foods that are good for your eyesight
CITRUS FRUITS: Rich in vitamin C, they help fight free radicals and repair their damage. Recent studies have shown that vitamin C helps keep the optic nerve cells functioning. So green light to oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits!
ORANGE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: Carrots, apricots, melons and pumpkins contain a lot of beta-carotene, an essential substance for good vision. Peaches and peppers are rich in vitamin C and zeaxanthin, useful for fighting free radicals and preventing cellular aging.
LEAFY GREENS: Kale, spinach, Swiss chard, and chicory are excellent sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. These elements protect the macula of the eye.
FISH: Tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel, anchovies and sardines contain large amounts of DHA. This fatty acid of the Omega 3 series is a powerful antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory. Its presence in breast milk testifies to its importance.
EGGS: Precious for the health of our eyes thanks to the presence of DHA, vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B12. And also lutein, cysteine and lecithin, important antioxidants to prevent cellular aging.
DRIED FRUITS: Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and pine nuts are rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. They protect cells from oxidative stress and premature aging. 
PAPRIKA: This spice that we can add to make many preparations tastier, is rich in vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin K. It also contains lutein and zeaxanthin which protect the retinal cells.
AVOCADO: This is a fruit rich in antioxidants and minerals but also vitamin C, pantothenic acid, folates, vitamin E and K. A real goldmine for health!
WILD BERRIES: Strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, raspberries…they are all delicious fruits, rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin E. Thanks to a high quantity of antioxidants they prevent aging and help control blood pressure. 
TEA: Black tea and green tea are particularly rich in antioxidants, which is why they are very important for preventing cataracts and macular degeneration. It is recommended to drink a maximum of four cups a day. 
WINE: Drink in moderation, it provides precious antioxidants for our visual well-being. Resveratrol in particular slows down the aging process and has a protective function on the retina.
Food supplements
When food is not enough to cover our daily needs, it is important to use a food supplement to provide our body and eyesight with all the elements it needs.
Opto Mega3 is a specific food supplement for eyesight, rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamins and Minerals.
Its components act at the level of the retina, helping to counteract the degeneration caused by free radicals, sunlight and aging.
Effective for:
- retinal degeneration
- retinal protection from sunlight
- post cataract
- poor color contrast